Paul, Who Is Slightly Mentally Challenged, Laughs Right Along with the People

question 2

Multiple Choice

Paul, who is slightly mentally challenged, laughs right along with the people who call him "the tard" at work.According to the research of John Seiter and his colleagues,

• A)as long as it's clear to everyone that "the tard" is a term of endearment, it probably won't affect how Paul is perceived by his coworkers.
• B)Paul is more likely to be perceived more sociable by his peers for going along with this harmless and mostly affectionate nickname.
• C)Paul is more likely to be perceived as less trustworthy than if he was referred to in more positive terms.
• D)The people who use this nickname when referring to Paul are likely to lose their jobs if overheard by their boss.

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Definitions:

Wakefulness

The state of being awake and aware of one's environment, contrasted with sleep or unconsciousness.

Benzodiazepine

A class of psychoactive drugs used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.

Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant

A class of drugs that increase brain activity, leading to increased alertness, attention, and energy.